Safety Labels and Locations

Content Source: 2021 SWITCHBACK PRO-S / SWITCHBACK XCR Owner’s Manual (9931264 Rev 01) > Safety Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com

Safety Labels and Locations

Warning labels are placed on the snowmobile for your protection. Read and follow the instructions of the labels and warnings on the snowmobile carefully. If any of the labels depicted in this manual differ from the labels on your snowmobile, always read and follow the instructions of the labels on the snowmobile.

If any label becomes illegible or comes off, contact your POLARIS dealer to purchase a replacement. Replacement safety labels are provided by POLARIS at no charge. The part number is printed on the label.

No Passenger Warning

The No Passenger Warning label

is located on the left side panel below the recoil handle.

WARNING
This vehicle is designed for operator only. “NO PASSENGER”

Part number: 7181012.

Reverse Warning

The Reverse Warning label

is located on either side of the operator seat.

WARNING

Reverse operation, even at low speeds, can cause loss of control resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid loss of control, always:

Look behind before and while backing up.
Avoid sharp turns.
Shift to or from reverse only when stopped.
Apply throttle slowly.

NOTE: For more information, see Owner’s Manual. If electric reverse:

Machine stopped and engine at idle, push yellow button on LH control to reverse. Flashing light on dash indicates reverse operation.
Push button again to return to forward.

Part Numbers: 7176779 (English), 7176780 (French Canadian).

Oil Type Warning

The Oil Type Warning

is located under the left-hand side panel on the oil bottle.

USE ONLY SYNTHETIC 2-CYCLE SNOWMOBILE OIL. FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE USE VES FULL SYNTHETIC.

WARNING

Do not operate engine with hood or side panels open.
Do not attempt adjustment with engine running.
Do not operate engine with the clutch guard removed.
Never run engine with drive belt removed.
Never service clutches yourself – see your dealer.

BELT REMOVAL – ALL UNITS

For electric reverse models, engine must be stopped in forward to allow clutch opening.
Install L-wrench from fender into the open threaded hole in the driven clutch.
Turn the L-wrench clockwise to open the sheaves and replace the belt.
Return the L-wrench to the fender.

SEE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR SHEAVE WIDTH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE.

Part number: 7181093.

Fuel Type Warning

The Fuel Type Warning label is located inside the left-hand side panel of your snowmobile and is only present on models equipped with a standard digital gauge.

CAUTION

The fuel designation gauge setting must be put in the “Eth” setting when using ethanol, MTBE, or other forms of oxygenated gasolines. When using the recommended 91 non-ethanol gasoline, put the gauge setting to “91-non”. Whenever in doubt of your fuel purchase use “Eth” setting as a safeguard.

Fuel Type Selection

Start the engine.
Press and hold the center button to enter the Options Menu.
Press and release the MODE button until FUEL TYPE is displayed in the information display area.

Press and release the SET button to toggle through available options until the desired fuel type is displayed in the information display area.
To exit the Options Menu, press and release the MODE button until EXIT appears in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to exit. The fuel type being displayed is the active fuel type.

Part number: 7185974.

Track Warning

The track warning

is located on the top side of the rear tunnel.

WARNING
Stay clear of track. Do not sit on the seat back. Entanglement with the track or a fall from seat back can result in severe injury or death.

Part number: 7175974.

Operation Warning

The Operation Warning label

is located on either side of the operator seat below the reverse warning.

WARNING

To avoid serious injury or death, read and understand all warnings and the Owner's Manual before operation. If manual is missing, contact a POLARIS dealer for a replacement.

This vehicle is capable of high speeds. Buried objects or uneven terrain can cause loss of control. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when operating in unfamiliar terrain.

Excessive speed, especially at night or with limited visibility, can result in insufficient time for you to react to terrain changes, to avoid unexpected obstacles, or to stop safely.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while operating this vehicle.
In an emergency, push down the Auxiliary Shut-Off Switch, located on the top of the throttle control assembly, to stop the engine. Then pull the brake lever to stop.
Always wear an approved helmet, eye protection, and adequate clothing while operating this vehicle.
This vehicle is designed for adult use only. Check local laws for age requirements.
When operating with a passenger (on approved models only) reduce speed and allow extra space for steering and stopping. A passenger reduces your ability to control the vehicle.
When operating on hard-packed snow, ice, or when crossing roads, steering and braking ability are greatly reduced. Reduce speed and allow extra space to turn or stop.
To maintain vehicle control on ice or hard-packed surfaces, you should have a proper balance of ski carbides to track studs. See Owner's Manual for proper use of traction products.
Repeated stops from high speed may cause fading or sudden loss of braking ability.
Parking brake may relax when used for long periods. Do not leave brake engaged for more than five minutes.
Before starting engine, check throttle, brake, and steering for proper operation. Make sure hood and side panels are latched. Be seated and in position to control the vehicle.

Oil injection system: Use unmixed fuel only. Check oil level when refueling.

Part number: 7176779 (English) and 7176780 (French).